Life After Bariatric Surgery Group Recipes -March 2016

Slow-Cooker Pulled Chicken

This recipe can be enjoyed warm (with toast or vegetables) or cold (try rolling it up in lettuce leaves) for an easy, high protein meal. Freeze some in individual portions for a quick meal on busy days.

Tuscan-Style Tuna Salad

This streamlined version of a northern Italian idea is perfect for a warm evening; no-fuss, no-cook and lots of flavor. You can even make it ahead and store it, covered, for up to 2 days. Try it with whole grain crackers or make it into a lettuce wrap.

Serves 4 (1 cup each)

Ingredients

2 6-ounce cans chunk light tuna, drained

1 15-ounce can small white beans, such as cannellini or great northern, rinsed

10 cherry tomatoes, quartered

4 scallions, trimmed and sliced

2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

2 Tbsp lemon juice

¼ tsp salt

Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Stir gently. Refrigerate until ready to serve.